"This poker tournament started as a fun way to wrap up a great week of business, but has quickly become one of the most popular events to attend and participate in on Wednesday night," said HDX Executive Director Edward Kuo. "Last year, we had over 70 entries working on a prize pool of over $6,000. In the end, however, it’s still a unique way to sit down next to and meet some of the industry’s leaders" he added.

The last tournament winner was Rick Turner from Power Train (Indianapolis, IN). Other former winners have included Terry Richeson from Richeson & Associates, and Barry Harris from The Timken Corporation. The cost to participate in the tournament will be $130 per person, of which $97 goes into the winners' pot. The Mirage Poker Room will run all aspects of the tournament and receive the remainder of the entry fees. Tournament shirts will be complimentary for the first 75 individuals officially registered for the tournament.

Interested participants can pre-register by contacting HDX prior to the event at 616-780-8112, or by sending an e-mail to edwardkuo@hdexchange.com. Alternately, registration will be available throughout HDAW at the HDX Booth (#333).